Ricky Gomez
Scope and Contents
The papers of Federico Castellónn measure 1.5 linear feet and date from 1925 to 1968. The papers document Castellón's career as a painter and graphic artist through correspondence, scrapbooks, clippings, exhibition announcements, artwork, and photographs.
Correspondence consists primarily of letters to and from Federico Castellón to his second wife, Hilda. Also included is one file of correspondence with friends and one file of business correspondence. Some of the correspondence features sketches by Castellón.
Professional activity files consist of photographs of Castellón and his family, scrapbooks of his works, some clippings, and some exhibition catalogs. Also included are magazine articles featuring some of his works.
Language
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1966-1971 by Federico Castellón.
Related Materials
Also found in the Archives of American Art is an oral history interview with Federico Castellón conducted by Paul Cummings, April 7-14, 1971.
Processing Information
Portions of the collection were microfilmed on receipt on reels D297 and 74. The collection was processed, and a finding aid prepared by Ricky Gomez in 2023.